What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Kisimul Castle, located in Na h-Eileanan Siar, was built by the MacNeils of Barra, a powerful clan in the 13th century. It is important as one of the few remaining medieval castles in the Western Isles and symbolizes the historical strength and independence of the clan.
Places near here
Carved crest at Kisimul CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
The Tower of Kisimul CastleCastle, fort or tower · 11 yd
Chapel and mortuary at KisimulChurch, cross or graveyard · 24 yd
Barra, Castlebay, PierPier (period Unassigned) · 218 yd
Heaval Island of BarraIsland · 662 yd
Bàgh BeagBay · 1112 yd
Rough hill ground east of CastlebayMountain or hill · 1164 yd
Seat at the Barra War MemorialHeritage place · 1514 yd
Barra War Memorial - WWIHeritage place · 1525 yd
Port Tuath an UidheBay · 1.2 mi
HeabhalMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Beach, Uidhe BhatarsaighBeach · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: M J Richardson · CC BY-SA 2.0